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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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A closer look at NRC’s proposed rule eliminating ALARA
On July 1, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission proposed removing the “as low as reasonably achievable” (ALARA) principle from its radiation protection regulations and replacing it with a graded approach. The agency also proposed increases to effluent dose limits and adjusting how it handles allowances for exceeding dose limits.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025|12:00–1:00PM CDT
Kane
Join us for a special in in-person edition of the ANS Young Members Group Rad Talk series featuring Kirsten Laurin-Kovitz, Associate Laboratory Director Nuclear Technologies and National Security, Argonne National Laboratory. The session will be moderated by Evan Gonzalez, Computational Physicist, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and Young Members Group Programs Committee Co-chair.
Rad Talk events are designed to provide young members an opportunity to hear valuable insight and career advice from distinguished members of the nuclear community.
Please note that space is limited, so we encourage you to get to the meeting room early.